There are many different activities to not only help determine your interest but also to help you prepare for your future career. You can chart your own journey and participate in activities and experiences that suit your interests and chosen career in healthcare. As you think about preparation, remember that the primary goal is to ensure that you know what the career entails and have experiences that prepare you to be successful in that career. We have a number of resources to help you and encourage you to take advantage of them.
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Prepare for a Healthcare Career
It is important to understand that there is no set timeline for pursuing a career in healthcare. Your path will (and should) look different from other students' because it is based on your interests, the activities you want to pursue, and the timing that works for you.
Experiential Learning is refers to the process of learning by engaging in activities relevant to your overall goal. These are the types of experiences that occur outside the classroom that help you develop the skills and knowledge you will need in a healthcare career.
Standardized tests are a critical component of the application to many health professions schools, but different health professions require different standardized tests in the application process.